Nutrition Assistant

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

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Job Summary

The Nutrition Assistant provides high-quality, personalized nutritional care and meal service support for hospitalized patients. This role assists patients with menu selections, ensures meal accuracy and compliance with prescribed diets, supports patient satisfaction, and serves as a key liaison between patients, nursing staff, and nutrition services. The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for upholding departmental and hospital standards while contributing to a positive patient experience and quality nutritional care.
Patient Care: Yes

Qualifications

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist patients with menu selections that align with prescribed diet orders and nutritional restrictions.
• Adjust meal selections according to physician, registered dietitian, and nursing instructions.
• Ensure patients receive appropriate nourishment at each meal and notify nursing staff of any concerns.
• Process meal requests, diet changes, supplements, and enteral nutrition support products according to department procedures.
• Complete regular and therapeutic diet menus in accordance with clinical and departmental standards.
• Conduct meal rounds and tray assessments to evaluate patient satisfaction and meal accuracy.
• Monitor and document calorie counts and nutritional intake as assigned.
• Communicate patient concerns, special requests, and nutrition-related issues to clinical and production teams.
• Answer department phone lines and respond to requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Comply with department standards for meal assembly, delivery, and tray setup.
• Assist tray line staff and supervisors with food service operations as needed.
• Deliver meal trays to patients when required.
• Identify, report, and help resolve patient and service-related concerns.
• Attend department meetings, in-service programs, training sessions, and educational activities as assigned.
• Uphold and enforce all hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and service standards.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.

Experience

• Healthcare experience involving patient interaction preferred.
• Previous customer service experience, including telephone-based customer support, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Commitment to providing exceptional patient service and adherence to I C.A.R.E. standards.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assist patients with menu selections while maintaining a high level of professionalism and empathy.
• Ability to manage multiple phone lines and voicemail systems effectively.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to learn and use hospital software and technology systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, nursing staff, dietitians, and food service personnel.
• Ability to identify and resolve routine service concerns in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to push food carts and perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to recognize priorities, work independently, and complete assigned tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Why Join Us?

As a Nutrition Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting patient health, recovery, and satisfaction by ensuring patients receive appropriate meals and nutritional support. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with clinical and nutrition teams while making a meaningful impact on the patient experience every day.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.26 - $27.13/Hourly

Grade

SF1110At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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